OBIT: Henry MAUS, 1880, Hollidaysburg, Blair County, PA

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DEATH OF MR. HENRY MAUS.

  Mr. Henry Maus, one of Hollidaysburg's oldest and most respected 
citizens, died on yesterday morning at 9 o'clock.  The funeral will 
take placed on Friday at 2 o'clock from his late residence on Walnut 
street, and proceed to the Lutheran cemetery.  The deceased was 63 
years of age, and has resided in our town for some forty years.  He was 
loved and respected by all.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Thursday, January 22, 1880

HOLLIDAYSBURG HAPPENINGS.
DUST TO DUST.

  At 2 o'clock yesterday all that was mortal of Mr. Henry Maus was 
consigned to the grave.  The funeral services were conducted by Rev. E. 
L. Ryder, of the Lutheran church, assisted by Rev. J. A. De Moyer, of 
the Methodist, and Rev. D. H. Barron of the Presbyterian.  Thomas 
Thompson, John Wigham, John Carl, J. A. Lemon, J. P. Stewart and S. S. 
Barr acted as pall bearers.  The cortege of mourning relatives and 
friends was large, notwithstanding the day was cold, damp and stormy.  
The deceased had no enemies but many friends.

Morning Tribune, Altoona, Pa., Saturday, January 24, 1880

1870 Hollidaysburg, Blair County census -
Harry Maus, 56, jeweler 
Susan Maus, 48 
Nettie Maus, 27 
William Maus, 21 
Rachel Maus, 18 
Rebecca Maus, 15 
George Maus, 12 
Lulie Maus, 9 
Westly Maus, 6